Good April Disciples,
We are just a few short weeks away from Easter Sunday or, as some call it, Resurrection Sunday. Whatever you call it, the outcome is the same.
Easter is always the transition point of spring; flowers start popping out of the ground, the trees may have buds, and you never know if there will be snow on the ground. We put it all in God’s hands. But whatever the temperature may be that day; the church will be ready for another easter celebration. But we still have some time to get there, meaning plenty of Lent to get through. So, let’s not lose focus on the outcome we are searching for.
So, what are you searching for?
Over the past couple of years, I have asked myself that question over and over. I think most of you have heard me speak of the search for joy. I like to find joy in everything that I do. Yes, as we age, I understand that the joy you are searching for changes. Maybe it is in grandchildren, or even great grandchildren. Finding joy in family and friends. Or how about this: finding joy in being a follower of Christ.
I know that on the first Easter morning when the women went to the tomb to take care of Jesus’ body, there had to be a lack of joy. The stone was rolled away, and when they went in, there was no body to be found. There was concern. But all of a sudden, from behind them, a question was asked, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He isn’t here, but has been raised.”
Those are the joyous words, “He isn’t here, but has been raised.”
Friends, this Easter that is where the joy can be found, in knowing that Jesus has been raised. And this is something that He did for each one of us. He died to take away the sins of the world. He died to save us. Who else would do that? That is why I find Easter so joyous.
As always, make sure you check the church calendar; there are many things happening in April.
I thank you all for your discipleship.
God Bless,
Pastor Greg Leslie
